Didn’t save for Christmas? Helpful tips on how not to blow the family budget this holiday season

Your Money. Your Matters is a weekly show broadcasting every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon CST. The program features radio personalities Rick Grady and Linda Webb-Manon, Texas Credit Union League; Todd Mark, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Courtney Nickles, Texas Credit Union Foundation. Each month, the four will discuss financial issues of most importance to consumers. With Christmas being less than two months away, and retailers already showcasing elaborate Christmas displays in an effort to capture more of the Christmas dollar, it might be tempting to throw caution to wind and blow the family budget this holiday season – Don’t do it!! As difficult as it might be, wrecking your finances in the name of seasonal cheer is never a good idea! For the month of November, Your Money. Your Matters will focus on how NOT to blow the family budget this holiday season. Tune in; share your thoughts; or gain helpful advice on how to eliminate debt, set a budget, live within your means, save for emergencies, and invest for the future.